Early Keyboard Festival (Muti-Day Event)

Date(s)

Jun 21, 2026, 2 to 5 p.m.
Jun 27, 2026, 2 to 5 p.m.
Jun 28, 2026, 2 to 5 p.m.

Event type

Town Event

Location/Address

Old Town Hall (460 Botsford Street)

Experience the Sounds of History

In partnership with the Town of Newmarket, Céleste Music proudly presents our inaugural Early Keyboard Festival at the Serpa Galleries in Old Town Hall.

This immersive and interactive festival transforms the gallery into a living exhibition of sound, where history comes alive through professional concerts, engaging lectures, and inspiring student performances.

This event features four concerts, one student festival, 5 days of Masterclasses and 6 free events.

At the heart of the festival are five exceptional public concerts, each thoughtfully curated to showcase Céleste Music's extraordinary collection of historical keyboard instruments. We have assembled a roster of world-renowned performers and experts in historical performance, artists whose performances reveal the original colours and sounds of our unique, stunning instruments.

We are especially thrilled to debut several newly acquired historical keyboards — presented for the very first time in North America.

Guests are invited to explore the instruments up close, connect with the artists, and immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of art, music, and discovery!

Event Times

Concerts

Beethoven @ 1800
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 7 p.m.
Elegy and Fantasy
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 2 p.m.
In Illustrious Company at the Graf Piano
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Céleste Music Academy Festival Showcase Concert
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 2 p.m.
Voyage to Versailles
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 2 p.m.

Masterclasses

June 6 to 7 | Masterclasses with Andrea Botticelli
June 18 to 19 | Céleste Music Academy Festival Competition classes
June 20 | "Piano Technician's Workshop"
June 26 | Masterclass with Charlotte Nediger
June 26 | Adult Performance Class

Gallery and Meet & Greet with Céleste Music

Join us and drop-in the gallery and explore the instruments up close and connect with Céleste Music. Free admission, view our gallery times below:

June 6 – 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
June 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 9 – 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
June 10 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 11 – 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
June 12 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 13 – 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
June 16 – 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
June 17 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.
June 18 – 10 a.m. to 1pm
June 20 – 2 to 4 p.m.
June 26 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets

Festival Pass

Includes 4 concerts + Showcase Concert (5 concerts in total)
$200 Adult, $75 Student

Mix & Match

2 or more concerts
15% discount off the regular ticket price

Single tickets

$50 Adult
$25 Student

Early Keyboard Festival Tickets

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